Underwriter - Unsupported Excess Casualty

Paragon Insurance Group

$70K — $95K *
Avon, CT 06001In-Person
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
  • 3-5 years of Excess & Surplus Casualty Underwriting experience preferred
  • Strong existing marketing relationships within assigned territory
  • In-depth underwriting expertise across general classes, able to handle complex accounts
  • Self-starter, organized and capable of working independently
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong insured and broker contacts
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including collaboration and presentation

Responsibilities

  • Manage an existing portfolio of E&S Casualty business to meet growth and profitability goals
  • Generate new opportunities by communicating underwriting appetite and building broker relationships
  • Make independent underwriting decisions based on your level of experience
  • Cultivate key broker relationships to maintain business flow within underwriting appetite
  • Deliver top-notch service to support the company's positive image
  • Cross-market with other lines of Paragon as required, meeting with brokers and insureds

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care coverage
  • 401k plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Opportunities for career progression in a rapidly growing organization
  • Flexible remote work environment
Full Job Description
Unsupported Excess Casualty Underwriter

Paragon Excess and Surplus offers Excess Liability coverage to North American based Insureds with limited distribution to the wholesale brokerage market. Underwriting teams are based throughout the United States. Coverage is written on an occurrence, claims-made or occurrence reported basis. Our broad range of appetite includes clients in manufacturing, retail, construction, hospitality, products and many more.

This role will work Remotely

Responsibilities:
  • Handling an existing portfolio of E&S Casualty business, meeting growth goals and ensuring profitability for the region.
  • Creating visibility in the assigned territory by communicating underwriting appetite and generating new opportunities by building and maintaining strong broker relationships.
  • Working independently, you will be granted underwriting authority based on experience level.
  • Cultivating key broker relationships in the regions to maintain a steady stream of business within our underwriting appetite.
  • Providing clients with a service that supports the positive image of the company.
  • Cross-marketing with other Paragon lines; meeting with brokers and insureds as required.

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
  • 3 - 5 years of E&S Casualty Underwriting experience preferred.
  • Strong existing marketing relationships within their assigned territory with experience in production underwriting role.
  • Possess in-depth underwriting expertise across general classes, and able to handle complex accounts.
  • Self-starter who is organized and able to work independently as well as collaboratively as needed.
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong insured and broker contacts.
  • Strong Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication, collaboration and presentation skills and willingness to mentor others.
  • Travel is estimated at 25%.


The base salary offered for the successful candidate will be based on compensable factors such as job-relevant education, job-relevant experience, training, licensure, demonstrated competencies, geographic location, and other factors. Discretionary incentive compensation may be awarded. Jencap also offers a range of benefits and programs, based on eligibility, which currently include but are not limited to; comprehensive health care coverage, a 401k plan, and tuition reimbursement. Jencap is an emerging and rapidly growing leader in the industry and as such, we approach talent acquisition as an opportunity to identify the best talent. Therefore, the level of the role and compensation may vary depending upon the best available candidate.

Ready to have your voice heard, your talents properly utilized and to become a valued part of a rapidly growing organization? You're in the right place.

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